Wind Energy Sector in IndiaShakti Sustainable Energy Foundation

Wind Energy Sector in IndiaWind capacity deployment 4 times in less than 10 yearsStill not considered mainstream power sourceBetter understanding of some key aspects can lead to aggressive deployment

Potential Estimates for India at 80m (GW)Wind Potential and LocationWind has limited potential and is far awayfrom load centres!Potential not a constraint, close to load centres

Availibility of Wind PowerWind Power is intermitent!Scheduling and forecasting mechanisms enhance predictabilityWind penetration in Spain17.1% in 201118.1% in 2012

Wind is Variable but not predictable

Integration of Wind Power with the GridVery difficult to manage!

Possible to integrate with presence of

Well defined grid planning and operation principlesBalancing power and associated cost sharing/market mechanismsRegional cooperation

Possible immediate solutions

RE investment zones along with transmission planningFlexible and fast ramping generating/consumption options Conventional fuels as bridge to REVariable RE (wind) can be integrated with the grid at large scale

In comparison to Conventional PowerWind cannot replace conventional power!Wind can serve base load

Wind sector performance in IndiaWind sector performance has been grim!>70% of Indias RE capacity; ~10% of power capacity; ~50% of RE generationImproving CUFs and net foreign revenue earner for Indias economy*Saved ~41 million tonnes of coal imports during 11th Plan Estimated forex savings of ~INR 19,800 cr during 11th Plan

Wind leads RE development in India and adds economic value

Why is wind important for India

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